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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.01, 9.03 and 5.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.01, 9.03 and 5.14 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.01 : 9.03 = 5.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.01/9.03 = 5.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.01x = 9.03 × 5.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.01x = 46.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.41/6.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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