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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.18, 5.73 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.18, 5.73 and 3.64 is: 4.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.18 : 5.73 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.18/5.73 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.18x = 5.73 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.18x = 20.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.86/4.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.99

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