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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.75, 10.13 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.75, 10.13 and 2 is: 3

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.75 : 10.13 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.75/10.13 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.75x = 10.13 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.75x = 20.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.25/6.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3

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