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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 10.02 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 10.02 and 6.67 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 10.02 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/10.02 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 10.02 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 66.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.81/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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