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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.83, 7.24 and 2.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.83, 7.24 and 2.57 is: 3.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 7.24 = 2.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/7.24 = 2.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 7.24 × 2.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 18.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.61/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.85

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