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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.85, 10.29 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.85, 10.29 and 4 is: 6.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.85 : 10.29 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.85/10.29 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.85x = 10.29 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.85x = 41.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.16/6.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.01

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