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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 9.32 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 9.32 and 5.32 is: 7.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 9.32 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/9.32 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 9.32 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 49.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.58/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.33

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