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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.94, 10.41 and 2.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.94, 10.41 and 2.43 is: 3.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.94 : 10.41 = 2.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.94/10.41 = 2.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.94x = 10.41 × 2.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.94x = 25.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.31/6.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.65

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