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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 10.45 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 10.45 and 6.92 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 10.45 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/10.45 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 10.45 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 72.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.31/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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