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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.75, 9.30 and 4.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.75, 9.30 and 4.93 is: 6.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.75 : 9.30 = 4.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.75/9.30 = 4.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.75x = 9.30 × 4.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.75x = 45.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.82/6.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.79

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