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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.30, 9.49 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.30, 9.49 and 5.05 is: 7.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.30 : 9.49 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.30/9.49 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.30x = 9.49 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.30x = 47.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.93/6.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.61

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