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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 13.42 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 13.42 and 6.96 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 13.42 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/13.42 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 13.42 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 93.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.40/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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