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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 10.66 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 10.66 and 6.41 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 10.66 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/10.66 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 10.66 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 68.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.33/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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