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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.98, 6.82 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.98, 6.82 and 4.94 is: 6.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.98 : 6.82 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.98/6.82 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.98x = 6.82 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.98x = 33.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.68/4.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.77

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