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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 10.19 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 10.19 and 5.66 is: 8.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 10.19 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/10.19 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 10.19 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 57.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.60/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.51

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