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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.85, 6.68 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.85, 6.68 and 3.77 is: 5.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.85 : 6.68 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.85/6.68 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.85x = 6.68 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.85x = 25.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.18/4.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.19

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