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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 10.03 and 4.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 10.03 and 4.91 is: 7.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 10.03 = 4.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/10.03 = 4.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 10.03 × 4.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 49.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.25/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.35

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