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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 6.74 and 2.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 6.74 and 2.73 is: 3.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 6.74 = 2.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/6.74 = 2.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 6.74 × 2.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 18.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.42/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.77

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