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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 11.00 and 4.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 11.00 and 4.66 is: 6.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 11.00 = 4.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/11.00 = 4.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 11.00 × 4.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 51.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.18/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.98

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