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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.20, 8.54 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.20, 8.54 and 5.05 is: 6.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.20 : 8.54 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.20/8.54 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.20x = 8.54 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.20x = 43.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.16/6.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.96

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