Finding the Third Proportional to 4 and 6.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 4 and 6.94 is: 12.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 6.94 = 6.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/6.94 = 6.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 6.94 × 6.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 48.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48.13/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12.03
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