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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.77, 7.16 and 4.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.77, 7.16 and 4.39 is: 6.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.77 : 7.16 = 4.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.77/7.16 = 4.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.77x = 7.16 × 4.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.77x = 31.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.43/4.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.59

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