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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.70 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.70 and 6.64 is: 9.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.70 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.70 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.70 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.97/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.17

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