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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.93, 9.57 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.93, 9.57 and 3.86 is: 5.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.93 : 9.57 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.93/9.57 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.93x = 9.57 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.93x = 36.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.93/6.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.33

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