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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.56, 9.06 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.56, 9.06 and 4.94 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.56 : 9.06 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.56/9.06 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.56x = 9.06 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.56x = 44.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.78/6.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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