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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.26, 9.34 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.26, 9.34 and 4.82 is: 7.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.26 : 9.34 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.26/9.34 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.26x = 9.34 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.26x = 44.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.96/6.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.19

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