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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 13.93 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 13.93 and 6.46 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 13.93 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/13.93 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 13.93 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 89.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.94/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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