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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.03 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.03 and 6.60 is: 9.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.03 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.03 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.03 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 66.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.17/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.85

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