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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 7.16 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.75, 7.16 and 4.73 is: 7.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.75 : 7.16 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.75/7.16 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.75x = 7.16 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.75x = 33.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.87/4.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.13

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