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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.73, 10.03 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.73, 10.03 and 6.69 is: 9.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.73 : 10.03 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.73/10.03 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.73x = 10.03 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.73x = 67.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.10/6.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.97

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