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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.86, 10.28 and 3.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.86, 10.28 and 3.48 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.86 : 10.28 = 3.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.86/10.28 = 3.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.86x = 10.28 × 3.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.86x = 35.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.72/6.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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