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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.47, 6.18 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.47, 6.18 and 4.43 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.47 : 6.18 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.47/6.18 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.47x = 6.18 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.47x = 27.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.35/4.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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