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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 10.44 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 10.44 and 6.71 is: 10.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 10.44 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/10.44 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 10.44 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 70.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.05/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.12

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