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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.91, 9.58 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.91, 9.58 and 6.80 is: 9.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.91 : 9.58 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.91/9.58 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.91x = 9.58 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.91x = 65.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.14/6.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.43

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