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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.79, 10.17 and 3.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.79, 10.17 and 3.79 is: 5.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.79 : 10.17 = 3.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.79/10.17 = 3.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.79x = 10.17 × 3.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.79x = 38.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.49/6.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.67

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