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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.98, 9.59 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.98, 9.59 and 6.94 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.98 : 9.59 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.98/9.59 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.98x = 9.59 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.98x = 66.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.55/6.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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