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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.04, 6.91 and 4.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.04, 6.91 and 4.93 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.04 : 6.91 = 4.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.04/6.91 = 4.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.04x = 6.91 × 4.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.04x = 34.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.07/5.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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