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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 7.12 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 7.12 and 4.02 is: 6.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 7.12 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/7.12 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 7.12 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 28.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.62/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.01

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