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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 10.64 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 10.64 and 6 is: 8.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 10.64 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/10.64 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 10.64 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 63.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.84/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.95

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