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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 9.22 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 9.22 and 5.79 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 9.22 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/9.22 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 9.22 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 53.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.38/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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