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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.53, 9.05 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.53, 9.05 and 6.29 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.53 : 9.05 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.53/9.05 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.53x = 9.05 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.53x = 56.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.85/6.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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