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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 10.28 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 10.28 and 6.68 is: 10.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 10.28 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/10.28 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 10.28 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 68.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.66/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.07

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