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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.71, 7.02 and 3.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.71, 7.02 and 3.69 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.71 : 7.02 = 3.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.71/7.02 = 3.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.71x = 7.02 × 3.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.71x = 25.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.90/4.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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