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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.06, 10.60 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.06, 10.60 and 6 is: 9.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 10.60 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/10.60 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 10.60 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 63.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.60/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.01

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