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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.87, 9.42 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.87, 9.42 and 6.81 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.87 : 9.42 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.87/9.42 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.87x = 9.42 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.87x = 64.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.15/6.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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