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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.65, 9.19 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.65, 9.19 and 5.77 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.65 : 9.19 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.65/9.19 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.65x = 9.19 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.65x = 53.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.05/6.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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