Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.48, 6.72 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.48, 6.72 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.48 : 6.72 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.48/6.72 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.48x = 6.72 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.48x = 26.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26.88/4.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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