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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 10.55 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 10.55 and 4.49 is: 6.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 10.55 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/10.55 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 10.55 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 47.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.37/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.75

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