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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.52 and 1.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.52 and 1.94 is: 2.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.01 : 10.52 = 1.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.01/10.52 = 1.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.01x = 10.52 × 1.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.01x = 20.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.44/7.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.91

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