Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.87, 6.70 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.87, 6.70 and 4 is: 5.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.87 : 6.70 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.87/6.70 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.87x = 6.70 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.87x = 26.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26.80/4.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.51
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