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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.77, 10 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.77, 10 and 6.77 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.77 : 10 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.77/10 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.77x = 10 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.77x = 67.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.70/6.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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