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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.02, 6.94 and 3.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.02, 6.94 and 3.21 is: 4.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.02 : 6.94 = 3.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.02/6.94 = 3.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.02x = 6.94 × 3.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.02x = 22.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.23/5.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.43

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