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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.17, 6.25 and 2.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.17, 6.25 and 2.83 is: 4.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.17 : 6.25 = 2.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.17/6.25 = 2.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.17x = 6.25 × 2.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.17x = 17.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.69/4.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.24

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