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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.03, 9.69 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.03, 9.69 and 6.27 is: 8.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 9.69 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/9.69 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 9.69 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 60.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.71/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.64

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