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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.95, 7.42 and 3.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.95, 7.42 and 3.94 is: 5.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.95 : 7.42 = 3.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.95/7.42 = 3.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.95x = 7.42 × 3.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.95x = 29.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.23/4.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.91

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