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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.09, 10.58 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.09, 10.58 and 6.94 is: 10.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.09 : 10.58 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.09/10.58 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.09x = 10.58 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.09x = 73.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.38/7.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.35

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