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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.97, 9.62 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.97, 9.62 and 5.95 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.97 : 9.62 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.97/9.62 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.97x = 9.62 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.97x = 57.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.24/6.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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