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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.73, 8.95 and 6.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.73, 8.95 and 6.73 is: 8.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.73 : 8.95 = 6.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.73/8.95 = 6.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.73x = 8.95 × 6.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.73x = 60.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.23/6.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.95

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