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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 6.76 and 3.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 6.76 and 3.27 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 6.76 = 3.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/6.76 = 3.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 6.76 × 3.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 22.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.09/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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