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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 10.38 and 2.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 10.38 and 2.11 is: 3.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 10.38 = 2.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/10.38 = 2.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 10.38 × 2.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 21.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.86/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.16

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