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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.90, 10.33 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.90, 10.33 and 4.35 is: 6.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.90 : 10.33 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.90/10.33 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.90x = 10.33 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.90x = 44.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.96/6.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.51

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