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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.14 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.14 and 6.42 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.14 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.14 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.14 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 65.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.10/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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