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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.03, 10.45 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.03, 10.45 and 6.79 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 10.45 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/10.45 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 10.45 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 70.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.92/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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