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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.37, 6.03 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.37, 6.03 and 3.45 is: 4.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.37 : 6.03 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.37/6.03 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.37x = 6.03 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.37x = 20.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.83/4.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.77

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