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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 6.75 and 4.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 6.75 and 4.62 is: 6.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 6.75 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/6.75 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 6.75 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 31.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.19/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.38

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