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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.85, 9.43 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.85, 9.43 and 6.48 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.85 : 9.43 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.85/9.43 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.85x = 9.43 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.85x = 61.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.11/6.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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