Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 7.13 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.75, 7.13 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.75 : 7.13 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.75/7.13 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.75x = 7.13 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.75x = 28.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28.50/4.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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