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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.51, 8.98 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.51, 8.98 and 5.05 is: 6.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.51 : 8.98 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.51/8.98 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.51x = 8.98 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.51x = 45.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.35/6.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.97

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