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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.91, 9.53 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.91, 9.53 and 5.08 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.91 : 9.53 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.91/9.53 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.91x = 9.53 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.91x = 48.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.41/6.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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