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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.59, 9.07 and 5.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.59, 9.07 and 5.73 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.59 : 9.07 = 5.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.59/9.07 = 5.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.59x = 9.07 × 5.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.59x = 51.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.96/6.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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