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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.25, 6.41 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.25, 6.41 and 4.19 is: 6.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.25 : 6.41 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.25/6.41 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.25x = 6.41 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.25x = 26.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.86/4.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.32

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