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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.78, 9.36 and 3.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.78, 9.36 and 3.91 is: 5.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.78 : 9.36 = 3.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.78/9.36 = 3.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.78x = 9.36 × 3.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.78x = 36.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.57/6.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.39

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