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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.95, 10.37 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.95, 10.37 and 6.41 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.95 : 10.37 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.95/10.37 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.95x = 10.37 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.95x = 66.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.39/6.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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