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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 9.38 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 9.38 and 6.64 is: 9.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 9.38 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/9.38 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 9.38 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 62.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.28/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.13

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