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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 9.20 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.68, 9.20 and 6.56 is: 9.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.68 : 9.20 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.68/9.20 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.68x = 9.20 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.68x = 60.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.27/6.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.03

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