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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.95, 7.41 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.95, 7.41 and 4.69 is: 7.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.95 : 7.41 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.95/7.41 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.95x = 7.41 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.95x = 34.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.75/4.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.02

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