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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.66, 9.92 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.66, 9.92 and 6.62 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.66 : 9.92 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.66/9.92 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.66x = 9.92 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.66x = 65.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.67/6.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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