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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.93, 10.39 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.93, 10.39 and 3.93 is: 5.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.93 : 10.39 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.93/10.39 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.93x = 10.39 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.93x = 40.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.76/6.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.88

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