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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 7.34 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 7.34 and 4 is: 6.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 7.34 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/7.34 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 7.34 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 29.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.36/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.00

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