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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.49, 6.73 and 1.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.49, 6.73 and 1.95 is: 2.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.49 : 6.73 = 1.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.49/6.73 = 1.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.49x = 6.73 × 1.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.49x = 13.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.14/4.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.93

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