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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.86, 10.29 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.86, 10.29 and 2.35 is: 3.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.86 : 10.29 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.86/10.29 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.86x = 10.29 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.86x = 24.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.19/6.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.53

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