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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.06, 13.55 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.06, 13.55 and 6.80 is: 10.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 13.55 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/13.55 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 13.55 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 92.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.04/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.16

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