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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.29, 6.44 and 1.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.29, 6.44 and 1.62 is: 2.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.29 : 6.44 = 1.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.29/6.44 = 1.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.29x = 6.44 × 1.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.29x = 10.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.42/4.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.43

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