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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.91, 10.42 and 6.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.91, 10.42 and 6.59 is: 9.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.91 : 10.42 = 6.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.91/10.42 = 6.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.91x = 10.42 × 6.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.91x = 68.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.68/6.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.94

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