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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.49, 6.74 and 1.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.49, 6.74 and 1.92 is: 2.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.49 : 6.74 = 1.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.49/6.74 = 1.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.49x = 6.74 × 1.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.49x = 12.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.93/4.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.88

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