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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.81, 9.38 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.81, 9.38 and 4.35 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.81 : 9.38 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.81/9.38 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.81x = 9.38 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.81x = 40.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.76/6.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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