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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.90, 7.33 and 4.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.90, 7.33 and 4.14 is: 6.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.90 : 7.33 = 4.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.90/7.33 = 4.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.90x = 7.33 × 4.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.90x = 30.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.38/4.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.20

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