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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.49 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.49 and 4.49 is: 6.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.49 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.49 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.49 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 60.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.57/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.73

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