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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.93, 9.62 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.93, 9.62 and 6.87 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.93 : 9.62 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.93/9.62 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.93x = 9.62 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.93x = 66.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.11/6.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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