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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 6.70 and 4.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 6.70 and 4.48 is: 6.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 6.70 = 4.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/6.70 = 4.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 6.70 × 4.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 30.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.02/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.14

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