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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 7.05 and 4.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 7.05 and 4.70 is: 6.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 7.05 = 4.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/7.05 = 4.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 7.05 × 4.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 33.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.14/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.97

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