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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.35, 10.13 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.35, 10.13 and 6.69 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.35 : 10.13 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.35/10.13 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.35x = 10.13 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.35x = 67.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.77/7.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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