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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.06, 10.54 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.06, 10.54 and 6.76 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 10.54 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/10.54 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 10.54 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 71.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.25/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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