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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 6.73 and 3.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 6.73 and 3.97 is: 5.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 6.73 = 3.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/6.73 = 3.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 6.73 × 3.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 26.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.70/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.47

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