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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.62, 9.93 and 2.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.62, 9.93 and 2.11 is: 3.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 9.93 = 2.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/9.93 = 2.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 9.93 × 2.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 20.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.96/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.17

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