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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.66, 9.14 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.66, 9.14 and 6.57 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.66 : 9.14 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.66/9.14 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.66x = 9.14 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.66x = 60.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.05/6.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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