Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 10 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.68, 10 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.68 : 10 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.68/10 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.68x = 10 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.68x = 40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40/6.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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