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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 7.04 and 5.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 7.04 and 5.01 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 7.04 = 5.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/7.04 = 5.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 7.04 × 5.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 35.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.27/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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