Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.78, 6.58 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.78, 6.58 and 4 is: 5.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.78 : 6.58 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.78/6.58 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.78x = 6.58 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.78x = 26.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26.32/4.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.51
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