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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.81, 10.15 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.81, 10.15 and 6.67 is: 9.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.81 : 10.15 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.81/10.15 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.81x = 10.15 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.81x = 67.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.70/6.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.94

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