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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 8.72 and 4.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 8.72 and 4.96 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 8.72 = 4.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/8.72 = 4.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 8.72 × 4.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 43.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.25/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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