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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.85, 9.47 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.85, 9.47 and 6.46 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.85 : 9.47 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.85/9.47 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.85x = 9.47 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.85x = 61.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.18/6.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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