Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 10.07 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.70, 10.07 and 4 is: 6.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.70 : 10.07 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.70/10.07 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.70x = 10.07 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.70x = 40.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40.28/6.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.01
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