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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6 and 3.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6 and 3.27 is: 4.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6 = 3.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6 = 3.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6 × 3.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 19.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.62/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.51

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