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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.20, 6.27 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.20, 6.27 and 3.25 is: 4.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.20 : 6.27 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.20/6.27 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.20x = 6.27 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.20x = 20.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.36/4.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.85

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