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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.79, 9.38 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.79, 9.38 and 6 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.79 : 9.38 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.79/9.38 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.79x = 9.38 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.79x = 56.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.28/6.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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