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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.87, 10.26 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.87, 10.26 and 6.71 is: 10.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.87 : 10.26 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.87/10.26 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.87x = 10.26 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.87x = 68.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.84/6.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.02

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