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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.03 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.03 and 5.67 is: 7.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.03 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.03 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.03 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 51.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.20/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.78

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