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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.10, 13.66 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.10, 13.66 and 6.56 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.10 : 13.66 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.10/13.66 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.10x = 13.66 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.10x = 89.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.58/9.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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