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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 6.53 and 2.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.36, 6.53 and 2.93 is: 4.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.36 : 6.53 = 2.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.36/6.53 = 2.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.36x = 6.53 × 2.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.36x = 19.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.13/4.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.39

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