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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 10.14 and 2.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 10.14 and 2.48 is: 3.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 10.14 = 2.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/10.14 = 2.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 10.14 × 2.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 25.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.18/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.72

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