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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.03, 13.59 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.03, 13.59 and 6.79 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.03 : 13.59 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.03/13.59 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.03x = 13.59 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.03x = 92.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.29/9.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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