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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.33, 6.45 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.33, 6.45 and 4.32 is: 6.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.33 : 6.45 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.33/6.45 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.33x = 6.45 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.33x = 27.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.86/4.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.44

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