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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.83 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.83 and 6.51 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.83 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.83 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.83 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 63.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.99/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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