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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.95, 10.41 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.95, 10.41 and 3.56 is: 5.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.95 : 10.41 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.95/10.41 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.95x = 10.41 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.95x = 37.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.01/6.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.33

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