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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 6.95 and 5.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 6.95 and 5.06 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 6.95 = 5.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/6.95 = 5.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 6.95 × 5.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 35.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.17/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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