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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.05, 8.35 and 4.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.05, 8.35 and 4.84 is: 6.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.05 : 8.35 = 4.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.05/8.35 = 4.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.05x = 8.35 × 4.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.05x = 40.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.38/6.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.67

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