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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.04, 10.51 and 6.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.04, 10.51 and 6.59 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.04 : 10.51 = 6.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.04/10.51 = 6.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.04x = 10.51 × 6.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.04x = 69.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.26/7.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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