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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.84, 10.25 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.84, 10.25 and 3.45 is: 5.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.84 : 10.25 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.84/10.25 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.84x = 10.25 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.84x = 35.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.35/6.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.17

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