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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.06, 9.76 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.06, 9.76 and 6.36 is: 8.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 9.76 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/9.76 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 9.76 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 62.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.07/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.79

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