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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.47 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.47 and 6.85 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.01 : 10.47 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.01/10.47 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.01x = 10.47 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.01x = 71.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.72/7.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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