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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.73, 7.07 and 4.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.73, 7.07 and 4.01 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.73 : 7.07 = 4.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.73/7.07 = 4.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.73x = 7.07 × 4.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.73x = 28.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.35/4.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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