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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.20, 6.19 and 4.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.20, 6.19 and 4.20 is: 6.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.20 : 6.19 = 4.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.20/6.19 = 4.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.20x = 6.19 × 4.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.20x = 26.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.00/4.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.19

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