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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.19 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.19 and 4.17 is: 6.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.19 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.19 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.19 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 29.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.98/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.23

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