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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.17 and 4.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.17 and 4.74 is: 7.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.17 = 4.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.17 = 4.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.17 × 4.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 33.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.96/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.07

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