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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.89, 7.35 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.89, 7.35 and 3.57 is: 5.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.89 : 7.35 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.89/7.35 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.89x = 7.35 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.89x = 26.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.24/4.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.37

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