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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.05, 7.51 and 4.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.05, 7.51 and 4.90 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.05 : 7.51 = 4.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.05/7.51 = 4.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.05x = 7.51 × 4.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.05x = 36.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.74/5.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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