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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 13.93 and 6.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 13.93 and 6.00 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 13.93 = 6.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/13.93 = 6.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 13.93 × 6.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 83.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.65/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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