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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.70 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.70 and 4.73 is: 6.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.70 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.70 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.70 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 36.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.39/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.51

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