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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10 and 6.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10 and 6.61 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10 = 6.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10 = 6.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10 × 6.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 66.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.10/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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