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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.85, 10.25 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.85, 10.25 and 4.94 is: 7.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.85 : 10.25 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.85/10.25 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.85x = 10.25 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.85x = 50.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.61/6.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.39

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