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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.47, 6.18 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.47, 6.18 and 4.17 is: 5.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.47 : 6.18 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.47/6.18 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.47x = 6.18 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.47x = 25.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.77/4.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.77

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