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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.97, 7.45 and 1.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.97, 7.45 and 1.96 is: 2.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.97 : 7.45 = 1.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.97/7.45 = 1.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.97x = 7.45 × 1.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.97x = 14.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.59/4.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.94

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