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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.05, 6.96 and 4.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.05, 6.96 and 4.14 is: 5.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.05 : 6.96 = 4.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.05/6.96 = 4.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.05x = 6.96 × 4.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.05x = 28.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.81/5.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.71

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