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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.94, 10.40 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.94, 10.40 and 3.93 is: 5.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.94 : 10.40 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.94/10.40 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.94x = 10.40 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.94x = 40.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.87/6.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.89

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