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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 9.22 and 3.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.68, 9.22 and 3.96 is: 5.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.68 : 9.22 = 3.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.68/9.22 = 3.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.68x = 9.22 × 3.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.68x = 36.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.48/6.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.46

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