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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 15.90 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 15.90 and 6.60 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 15.90 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/15.90 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 15.90 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.94/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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