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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 10.04 and 5.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.68, 10.04 and 5.94 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.68 : 10.04 = 5.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.68/10.04 = 5.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.68x = 10.04 × 5.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.68x = 59.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.61/6.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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