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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.03, 13.83 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.03, 13.83 and 6.58 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.03 : 13.83 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.03/13.83 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.03x = 13.83 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.03x = 91.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.01/10.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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