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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.05, 6.94 and 4.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.05, 6.94 and 4.92 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.05 : 6.94 = 4.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.05/6.94 = 4.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.05x = 6.94 × 4.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.05x = 34.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.14/5.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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