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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.05, 7.01 and 4.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.05, 7.01 and 4.97 is: 6.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.05 : 7.01 = 4.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.05/7.01 = 4.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.05x = 7.01 × 4.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.05x = 34.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.80/5.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.90

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