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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.49 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.49 and 6.67 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.01 : 10.49 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.01/10.49 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.01x = 10.49 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.01x = 69.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.91/7.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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