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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.96, 10.40 and 5.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.96, 10.40 and 5.52 is: 8.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 10.40 = 5.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/10.40 = 5.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 10.40 × 5.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 57.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.41/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.25

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