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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.66, 10.01 and 6.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.66, 10.01 and 6.12 is: 9.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.66 : 10.01 = 6.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.66/10.01 = 6.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.66x = 10.01 × 6.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.66x = 61.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.23/6.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.19

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