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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.41 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.41 and 6.92 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.41 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.41 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.41 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 92.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.80/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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