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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.72, 7.08 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.72, 7.08 and 3.83 is: 5.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.72 : 7.08 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.72/7.08 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.72x = 7.08 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.72x = 27.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.12/4.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.75

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