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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 12.35 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 12.35 and 6.90 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 12.35 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/12.35 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 12.35 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 85.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.18/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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