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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 13.58 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 13.58 and 6.20 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 13.58 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/13.58 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 13.58 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 84.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.10/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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