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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.37, 6.48 and 4.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.37, 6.48 and 4.33 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.37 : 6.48 = 4.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.37/6.48 = 4.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.37x = 6.48 × 4.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.37x = 28.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.02/4.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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