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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.93, 10.36 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.93, 10.36 and 6.63 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.93 : 10.36 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.93/10.36 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.93x = 10.36 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.93x = 68.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.69/6.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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