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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.48, 6.75 and 4.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.48, 6.75 and 4.06 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.48 : 6.75 = 4.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.48/6.75 = 4.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.48x = 6.75 × 4.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.48x = 27.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.41/4.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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