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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.84, 9.43 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.84, 9.43 and 5.62 is: 7.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.84 : 9.43 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.84/9.43 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.84x = 9.43 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.84x = 53.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.00/6.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.75

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