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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 9.88 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 9.88 and 6.43 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 9.88 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/9.88 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 9.88 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 63.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.53/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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