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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 9.66 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 9.66 and 6.83 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 9.66 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/9.66 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 9.66 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 65.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.94/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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