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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.69, 8.49 and 4.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.69, 8.49 and 4.84 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.69 : 8.49 = 4.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.69/8.49 = 4.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.69x = 8.49 × 4.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.69x = 41.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.09/5.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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