Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 7.11 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.75, 7.11 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.75 : 7.11 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.75/7.11 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.75x = 7.11 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.75x = 28.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28.44/4.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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