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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.28, 6.45 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.28, 6.45 and 4.07 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.28 : 6.45 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.28/6.45 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.28x = 6.45 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.28x = 26.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.22/4.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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