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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 13.62 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 13.62 and 6.79 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 13.62 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/13.62 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 13.62 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 92.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.48/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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