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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 7.50 and 4.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 7.50 and 4.92 is: 7.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 7.50 = 4.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/7.50 = 4.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 7.50 × 4.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 36.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.90/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.34

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