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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.74, 6.55 and 3.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.74, 6.55 and 3.13 is: 4.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.74 : 6.55 = 3.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.74/6.55 = 3.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.74x = 6.55 × 3.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.74x = 20.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.47/4.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.32

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