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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 7.64 and 4.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 7.64 and 4.70 is: 7.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 7.64 = 4.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/7.64 = 4.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 7.64 × 4.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 35.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.85/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.07

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