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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.78, 7.16 and 2.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.78, 7.16 and 2.64 is: 3.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.78 : 7.16 = 2.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.78/7.16 = 2.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.78x = 7.16 × 2.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.78x = 18.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.90/4.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.95

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