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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.94, 7.45 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.94, 7.45 and 4.82 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.94 : 7.45 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.94/7.45 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.94x = 7.45 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.94x = 35.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.91/4.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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