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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.17, 9.80 and 6.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.17, 9.80 and 6.89 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.17 : 9.80 = 6.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.17/9.80 = 6.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.17x = 9.80 × 6.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.17x = 67.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.54/7.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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