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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 10.06 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 10.06 and 4.46 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 10.06 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/10.06 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 10.06 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 44.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.87/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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