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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.67, 10.01 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.67, 10.01 and 2.16 is: 3.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.67 : 10.01 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.67/10.01 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.67x = 10.01 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.67x = 21.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.66/6.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.25

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