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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.04 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.04 and 6.24 is: 8.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.04 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.04 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.04 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 56.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.41/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.57

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