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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.57, 9.85 and 3

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.57, 9.85 and 3 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.57 : 9.85 = 3 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.57/9.85 = 3/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.57x = 9.85 × 3
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.57x = 29.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.54/6.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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