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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.92, 7.38 and 2.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.92, 7.38 and 2.92 is: 4.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.92 : 7.38 = 2.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.92/7.38 = 2.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.92x = 7.38 × 2.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.92x = 21.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.55/4.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.38

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