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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 7.13 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.75, 7.13 and 3.63 is: 5.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.75 : 7.13 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.75/7.13 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.75x = 7.13 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.75x = 25.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.88/4.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.45

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