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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.87, 7.26 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.87, 7.26 and 4.55 is: 6.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.87 : 7.26 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.87/7.26 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.87x = 7.26 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.87x = 33.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.03/4.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.79

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