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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.96, 10.43 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.96, 10.43 and 6.93 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 10.43 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/10.43 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 10.43 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 72.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.27/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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