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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.62, 9.14 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.62, 9.14 and 5.20 is: 7.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 9.14 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/9.14 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 9.14 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 47.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.53/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.18

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