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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.15, 10.70 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.15, 10.70 and 6.01 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.15 : 10.70 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.15/10.70 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.15x = 10.70 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.15x = 64.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.31/7.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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