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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 13.40 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 13.40 and 6.93 is: 10.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 13.40 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/13.40 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 13.40 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 92.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.83/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.42

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