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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.17, 8.51 and 4.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.17, 8.51 and 4.95 is: 6.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.17 : 8.51 = 4.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.17/8.51 = 4.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.17x = 8.51 × 4.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.17x = 42.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.10/6.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.83

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