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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.20 and 2.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.20 and 2.27 is: 3.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.20 = 2.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.20 = 2.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.20 × 2.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 16.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.31/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.39

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