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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.95, 10.43 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.95, 10.43 and 6.63 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.95 : 10.43 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.95/10.43 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.95x = 10.43 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.95x = 69.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.12/6.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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