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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 7.09 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 7.09 and 4.52 is: 6.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 7.09 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/7.09 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 7.09 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 32.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.05/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.74

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