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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.87, 7.27 and 4.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.87, 7.27 and 4.68 is: 6.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.87 : 7.27 = 4.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.87/7.27 = 4.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.87x = 7.27 × 4.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.87x = 34.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.02/4.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.99

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