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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.90, 10.36 and 2.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.90, 10.36 and 2.40 is: 3.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.90 : 10.36 = 2.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.90/10.36 = 2.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.90x = 10.36 × 2.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.90x = 24.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.80/6.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.59

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