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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.67, 6.99 and 1.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.67, 6.99 and 1.81 is: 2.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.67 : 6.99 = 1.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.67/6.99 = 1.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.67x = 6.99 × 1.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.67x = 12.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.65/4.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.71

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