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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.63, 9.94 and 3.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.63, 9.94 and 3.02 is: 4.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.63 : 9.94 = 3.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.63/9.94 = 3.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.63x = 9.94 × 3.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.63x = 29.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.99/6.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.52

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