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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.92, 13.35 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.92, 13.35 and 6.91 is: 10.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.92 : 13.35 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.92/13.35 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.92x = 13.35 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.92x = 92.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.25/8.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.34

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