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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.00, 10.55 and 6.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.00, 10.55 and 6.50 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.00 : 10.55 = 6.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.00/10.55 = 6.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.00x = 10.55 × 6.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.00x = 68.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.62/7.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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