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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 9.20 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 9.20 and 6.68 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 9.20 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/9.20 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 9.20 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 61.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.38/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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