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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.18, 6.25 and 3.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.18, 6.25 and 3.17 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.18 : 6.25 = 3.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.18/6.25 = 3.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.18x = 6.25 × 3.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.18x = 19.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.81/4.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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