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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 7.36 and 2.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 7.36 and 2.62 is: 3.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 7.36 = 2.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/7.36 = 2.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 7.36 × 2.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 19.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.28/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.93

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