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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 12.06 and 6.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 12.06 and 6.70 is: 10.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 12.06 = 6.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/12.06 = 6.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 12.06 × 6.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 80.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.77/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.04

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