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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 6.31 and 4.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 6.31 and 4.15 is: 6.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 6.31 = 4.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/6.31 = 4.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 6.31 × 4.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 26.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.15/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.24

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