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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 9.55 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 9.55 and 4.49 is: 6.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 9.55 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/9.55 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 9.55 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 42.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.88/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.20

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