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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.94 and 4.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.94 and 4.87 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 8.94 = 4.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/8.94 = 4.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 8.94 × 4.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 43.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.54/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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