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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.77, 7.17 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.77, 7.17 and 3.45 is: 5.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.77 : 7.17 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.77/7.17 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.77x = 7.17 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.77x = 24.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.74/4.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.19

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