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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 9.24 and 3.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 9.24 and 3.97 is: 5.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 9.24 = 3.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/9.24 = 3.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 9.24 × 3.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 36.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.69/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.48

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