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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.88, 6.73 and 2.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.88, 6.73 and 2.83 is: 3.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.88 : 6.73 = 2.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.88/6.73 = 2.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.88x = 6.73 × 2.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.88x = 19.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.02/4.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.90

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