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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6.53 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6.53 and 4.25 is: 6.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6.53 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6.53 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6.53 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 27.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.75/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.38

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