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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 15.70 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 15.70 and 6.67 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 15.70 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/15.70 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 15.70 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.72/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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