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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.90, 7.35 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.90, 7.35 and 4.34 is: 6.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.90 : 7.35 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.90/7.35 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.90x = 7.35 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.90x = 31.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.90/4.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.51

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