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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.26 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.26 and 4.73 is: 7.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.26 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.26 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.26 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 34.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.34/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.14

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