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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.27, 10.01 and 6.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.27, 10.01 and 6.10 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.27 : 10.01 = 6.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.27/10.01 = 6.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.27x = 10.01 × 6.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.27x = 61.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.03/7.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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