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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.78, 8.96 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.78, 8.96 and 6.78 is: 8.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.78 : 8.96 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.78/8.96 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.78x = 8.96 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.78x = 60.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.75/6.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.96

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