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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.71, 7.07 and 1.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.71, 7.07 and 1.33 is: 2.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.71 : 7.07 = 1.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.71/7.07 = 1.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.71x = 7.07 × 1.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.71x = 9.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.42/4.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.00

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