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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.90, 9.46 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.90, 9.46 and 6.55 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.90 : 9.46 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.90/9.46 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.90x = 9.46 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.90x = 61.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.95/6.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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