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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.94, 6.84 and 4.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.94, 6.84 and 4.84 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.94 : 6.84 = 4.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.94/6.84 = 4.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.94x = 6.84 × 4.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.94x = 33.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.11/4.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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