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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.61, 9.94 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.61, 9.94 and 6.20 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.61 : 9.94 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.61/9.94 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.61x = 9.94 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.61x = 61.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.61/6.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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