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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 7.58 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 7.58 and 4.86 is: 7.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 7.58 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/7.58 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 7.58 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 36.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.81/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.33

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