Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.96, 7.43 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.96, 7.43 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.96 : 7.43 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.96/7.43 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.96x = 7.43 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.96x = 29.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29.72/4.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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