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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.59, 9.06 and 5.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.59, 9.06 and 5.78 is: 7.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.59 : 9.06 = 5.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.59/9.06 = 5.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.59x = 9.06 × 5.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.59x = 52.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.37/6.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.94

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