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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.05, 9.70 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.05, 9.70 and 6.43 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.05 : 9.70 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.05/9.70 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.05x = 9.70 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.05x = 62.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.37/7.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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