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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 8.97 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 8.97 and 6.39 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 8.97 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/8.97 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 8.97 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 57.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.32/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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