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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.03, 9.75 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.03, 9.75 and 6.71 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 9.75 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/9.75 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 9.75 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 65.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.42/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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