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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.79, 7.19 and 3.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.79, 7.19 and 3.78 is: 5.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.79 : 7.19 = 3.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.79/7.19 = 3.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.79x = 7.19 × 3.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.79x = 27.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.16/4.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.68

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