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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 10.10 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 10.10 and 3.35 is: 5.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 10.10 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/10.10 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 10.10 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 33.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.77/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.01

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