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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 9.35 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 9.35 and 4.73 is: 6.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 9.35 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/9.35 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 9.35 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 44.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.16/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.52

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