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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.26, 10.86 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.26, 10.86 and 6.66 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.26 : 10.86 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.26/10.86 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.26x = 10.86 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.26x = 72.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.33/7.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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