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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.69, 9.22 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.69, 9.22 and 5.07 is: 6.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.69 : 9.22 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.69/9.22 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.69x = 9.22 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.69x = 46.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.72/6.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.98

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