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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.98, 10.44 and 6.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.98, 10.44 and 6.89 is: 10.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.98 : 10.44 = 6.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.98/10.44 = 6.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.98x = 10.44 × 6.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.98x = 71.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.88/6.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.31

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