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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.62, 9.87 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.62, 9.87 and 6.60 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 9.87 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/9.87 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 9.87 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 65.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.11/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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