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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.69, 7.03 and 1.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.69, 7.03 and 1.30 is: 1.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.69 : 7.03 = 1.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.69/7.03 = 1.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.69x = 7.03 × 1.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.69x = 9.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.16/4.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.96

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