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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 9.40 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 9.40 and 5.66 is: 7.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 9.40 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/9.40 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 9.40 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 53.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.20/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.80

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