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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.89, 10.33 and 6.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.89, 10.33 and 6.73 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.89 : 10.33 = 6.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.89/10.33 = 6.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.89x = 10.33 × 6.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.89x = 69.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.54/6.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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