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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.83, 7.25 and 1.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.83, 7.25 and 1.62 is: 2.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 7.25 = 1.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/7.25 = 1.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 7.25 × 1.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 11.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.78/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.44

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