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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.87, 9.51 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.87, 9.51 and 6.58 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.87 : 9.51 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.87/9.51 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.87x = 9.51 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.87x = 62.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.58/6.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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