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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 34.46 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 34.46 and 6.94 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 34.46 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/34.46 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 34.46 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.08/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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