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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 15.14 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 15.14 and 6.66 is: 9.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 15.14 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/15.14 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 15.14 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.80/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.19

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