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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 7.14 and 1.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 7.14 and 1.38 is: 2.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 7.14 = 1.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/7.14 = 1.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 7.14 × 1.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 9.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.85/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.07

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