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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.27, 10.04 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.27, 10.04 and 4.86 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.27 : 10.04 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.27/10.04 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.27x = 10.04 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.27x = 48.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.80/7.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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