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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 7.39 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 7.39 and 4.67 is: 7.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 7.39 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/7.39 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 7.39 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 34.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.46/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.03

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