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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.79, 6.60 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.79, 6.60 and 3.25 is: 4.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.79 : 6.60 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.79/6.60 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.79x = 6.60 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.79x = 21.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.43/4.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.48

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