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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.80, 6.64 and 4.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.80, 6.64 and 4.47 is: 6.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.80 : 6.64 = 4.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.80/6.64 = 4.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.80x = 6.64 × 4.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.80x = 29.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.70/4.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.19

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