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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 10.10 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 10.10 and 6.64 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 10.10 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/10.10 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 10.10 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 67.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.06/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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