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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.57, 9.07 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.57, 9.07 and 3.70 is: 5.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.57 : 9.07 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.57/9.07 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.57x = 9.07 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.57x = 33.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.51/6.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.10

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