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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.90, 10.35 and 2.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.90, 10.35 and 2.90 is: 4.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.90 : 10.35 = 2.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.90/10.35 = 2.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.90x = 10.35 × 2.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.90x = 29.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.95/6.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.34

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