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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.87, 6.76 and 4.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.87, 6.76 and 4.71 is: 6.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.87 : 6.76 = 4.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.87/6.76 = 4.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.87x = 6.76 × 4.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.87x = 31.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.84/4.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.54

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