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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.25 and 4.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.25 and 4.31 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.25 = 4.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.25 = 4.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.25 × 4.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 31.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.23/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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