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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 9.08 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 9.08 and 6.46 is: 8.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 9.08 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/9.08 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 9.08 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 58.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.66/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.96

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