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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.93, 10.40 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.93, 10.40 and 6.46 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.93 : 10.40 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.93/10.40 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.93x = 10.40 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.93x = 67.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.13/6.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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