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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.49, 10.32 and 4.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.49, 10.32 and 4.76 is: 6.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.49 : 10.32 = 4.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.49/10.32 = 4.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.49x = 10.32 × 4.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.49x = 49.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.07/7.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.56

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