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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.84, 7.21 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.84, 7.21 and 4.55 is: 6.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.84 : 7.21 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.84/7.21 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.84x = 7.21 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.84x = 32.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.81/4.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.78

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