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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.04, 6.95 and 3.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.04, 6.95 and 3.43 is: 4.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.04 : 6.95 = 3.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.04/6.95 = 3.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.04x = 6.95 × 3.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.04x = 23.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.83/5.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.73

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