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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.85, 7.27 and 4.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.85, 7.27 and 4.71 is: 7.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.85 : 7.27 = 4.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.85/7.27 = 4.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.85x = 7.27 × 4.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.85x = 34.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.25/4.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.06

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