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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 7.28 and 4.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 7.28 and 4.70 is: 7.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 7.28 = 4.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/7.28 = 4.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 7.28 × 4.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 34.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.18/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.00

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