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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.46, 6.71 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.46, 6.71 and 3.83 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.46 : 6.71 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.46/6.71 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.46x = 6.71 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.46x = 25.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.65/4.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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