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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 6.97 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 6.97 and 4.69 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 6.97 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/6.97 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 6.97 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 32.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.66/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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