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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 10.05 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 10.05 and 6.05 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 10.05 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/10.05 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 10.05 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 60.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.72/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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