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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.79, 9.36 and 6.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.79, 9.36 and 6.61 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.79 : 9.36 = 6.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.79/9.36 = 6.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.79x = 9.36 × 6.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.79x = 61.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.87/6.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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