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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.99, 9.02 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.99, 9.02 and 4.73 is: 7.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.99 : 9.02 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.99/9.02 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.99x = 9.02 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.99x = 42.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.60/5.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.12

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