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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.96, 10.45 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.96, 10.45 and 2.95 is: 4.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 10.45 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/10.45 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 10.45 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 30.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.85/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.43

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