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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.99, 7.48 and 2.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.99, 7.48 and 2.31 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.99 : 7.48 = 2.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.99/7.48 = 2.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.99x = 7.48 × 2.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.99x = 17.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.29/4.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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