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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.73, 6.52 and 2.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.73, 6.52 and 2.68 is: 3.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.73 : 6.52 = 2.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.73/6.52 = 2.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.73x = 6.52 × 2.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.73x = 17.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.47/4.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.70

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