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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 12.52 and 4.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 12.52 and 4.98 is: 6.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 12.52 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/12.52 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 12.52 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 62.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.30/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.87

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