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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.98, 7.35 and 4.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.98, 7.35 and 4.95 is: 7.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.98 : 7.35 = 4.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.98/7.35 = 4.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.98x = 7.35 × 4.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.98x = 36.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.38/4.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.31

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