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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.18, 6.27 and 1.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.18, 6.27 and 1.51 is: 2.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.18 : 6.27 = 1.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.18/6.27 = 1.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.18x = 6.27 × 1.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.18x = 9.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.46/4.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.26

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