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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.96, 10.50 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.96, 10.50 and 6.38 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 10.50 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/10.50 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 10.50 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 66.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.99/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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