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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.06, 12.50 and 5.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.06, 12.50 and 5.42 is: 7.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 12.50 = 5.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/12.50 = 5.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 12.50 × 5.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 67.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.75/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.48

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