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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 7.62 and 4.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 7.62 and 4.48 is: 6.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 7.62 = 4.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/7.62 = 4.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 7.62 × 4.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 34.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.14/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.72

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