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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.05, 9.76 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.05, 9.76 and 6.29 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.05 : 9.76 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.05/9.76 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.05x = 9.76 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.05x = 61.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.39/7.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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