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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.94, 10.38 and 4.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.94, 10.38 and 4.64 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.94 : 10.38 = 4.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.94/10.38 = 4.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.94x = 10.38 × 4.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.94x = 48.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.16/6.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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