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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.72, 7.09 and 4.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.72, 7.09 and 4.63 is: 6.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.72 : 7.09 = 4.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.72/7.09 = 4.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.72x = 7.09 × 4.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.72x = 32.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.83/4.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.95

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