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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.25, 4.88 and 1.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.25, 4.88 and 1.00 is: 1.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.25 : 4.88 = 1.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.25/4.88 = 1.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.25x = 4.88 × 1.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.25x = 4.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.86/3.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.49

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