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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 6.94 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 6.94 and 4.17 is: 5.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 6.94 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/6.94 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 6.94 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 28.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.91/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.75

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