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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 9.34 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 9.34 and 5.54 is: 7.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 9.34 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/9.34 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 9.34 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 51.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.75/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.66

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