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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.49 and 4.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.49 and 4.00 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.01 : 10.49 = 4.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.01/10.49 = 4.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.01x = 10.49 × 4.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.01x = 41.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.94/7.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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