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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.69, 10.10 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.69, 10.10 and 6.62 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.69 : 10.10 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.69/10.10 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.69x = 10.10 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.69x = 66.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.78/6.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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