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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.69, 10.05 and 3.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.69, 10.05 and 3.69 is: 5.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.69 : 10.05 = 3.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.69/10.05 = 3.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.69x = 10.05 × 3.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.69x = 37.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.07/6.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.54

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