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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.81 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.81 and 6.56 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.81 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.81 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.81 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 90.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.57/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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