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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.57, 9.87 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.57, 9.87 and 6.33 is: 9.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.57 : 9.87 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.57/9.87 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.57x = 9.87 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.57x = 62.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.48/6.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.51

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