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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 15.46 and 4.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 15.46 and 4.29 is: 6.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 15.46 = 4.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/15.46 = 4.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 15.46 × 4.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 66.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.31/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.44

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