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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.80 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.80 and 6.94 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.80 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.80 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.80 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 95.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.70/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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