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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 10 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.68, 10 and 6.49 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.68 : 10 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.68/10 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.68x = 10 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.68x = 64.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.90/6.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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