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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 10.23 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 10.23 and 3.44 is: 5.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 10.23 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/10.23 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 10.23 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 35.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.19/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.16

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