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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.20, 6.30 and 4.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.20, 6.30 and 4.12 is: 6.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.20 : 6.30 = 4.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.20/6.30 = 4.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.20x = 6.30 × 4.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.20x = 25.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.94/4.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.18

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