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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.74, 7.10 and 2.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.74, 7.10 and 2.73 is: 4.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.74 : 7.10 = 2.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.74/7.10 = 2.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.74x = 7.10 × 2.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.74x = 19.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.37/4.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.09

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