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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.69, 9.28 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.69, 9.28 and 6.29 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.69 : 9.28 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.69/9.28 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.69x = 9.28 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.69x = 58.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.31/6.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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