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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.67, 9.21 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.67, 9.21 and 4.25 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.67 : 9.21 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.67/9.21 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.67x = 9.21 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.67x = 39.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.14/6.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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