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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 6.33 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 6.33 and 3.46 is: 5.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 6.33 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/6.33 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 6.33 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 21.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.90/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.18

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