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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 10.61 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 10.61 and 6.42 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 10.61 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/10.61 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 10.61 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 68.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.08/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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