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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.94, 7.41 and 2.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.94, 7.41 and 2.94 is: 4.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.94 : 7.41 = 2.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.94/7.41 = 2.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.94x = 7.41 × 2.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.94x = 21.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.79/4.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.41

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