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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.45 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.45 and 6.95 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.45 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.45 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.45 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 79.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.54/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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