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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.07 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.07 and 5.66 is: 7.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.07 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.07 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.07 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 51.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.34/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.80

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