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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.75, 9.32 and 4.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.75, 9.32 and 4.33 is: 5.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.75 : 9.32 = 4.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.75/9.32 = 4.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.75x = 9.32 × 4.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.75x = 40.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.35/6.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.98

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