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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.99, 6.85 and 4.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.99, 6.85 and 4.68 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.99 : 6.85 = 4.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.99/6.85 = 4.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.99x = 6.85 × 4.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.99x = 32.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.06/4.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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