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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.19 and 3.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.19 and 3.07 is: 4.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.19 = 3.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.19 = 3.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.19 × 3.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 22.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.08/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.59

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