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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 9.34 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 9.34 and 4.34 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 9.34 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/9.34 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 9.34 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 40.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.54/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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