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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.02, 7.48 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.02, 7.48 and 4.88 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.02 : 7.48 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.02/7.48 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.02x = 7.48 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.02x = 36.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.48/5.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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