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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.87, 7.30 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.87, 7.30 and 3.66 is: 5.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.87 : 7.30 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.87/7.30 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.87x = 7.30 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.87x = 26.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.72/4.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.49

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