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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.81, 8.01 and 4.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.81, 8.01 and 4.95 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.81 : 8.01 = 4.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.81/8.01 = 4.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.81x = 8.01 × 4.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.81x = 39.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.61/5.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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