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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.94, 9.50 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.94, 9.50 and 6.94 is: 9.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.94 : 9.50 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.94/9.50 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.94x = 9.50 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.94x = 65.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.93/6.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.50

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