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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 11.42 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 11.42 and 6.93 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 11.42 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/11.42 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 11.42 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 79.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.14/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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