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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.08 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.08 and 6.66 is: 9.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.08 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.08 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.08 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 67.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.13/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.21

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