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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.30, 6.45 and 2.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.30, 6.45 and 2.87 is: 4.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.30 : 6.45 = 2.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.30/6.45 = 2.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.30x = 6.45 × 2.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.30x = 18.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.50/4.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.30

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