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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.33, 6.50 and 2.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.33, 6.50 and 2.05 is: 3.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.33 : 6.50 = 2.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.33/6.50 = 2.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.33x = 6.50 × 2.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.33x = 13.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.28/4.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.07

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