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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.89, 9.42 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.89, 9.42 and 6.77 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.89 : 9.42 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.89/9.42 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.89x = 9.42 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.89x = 63.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.73/6.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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