Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.18 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.18 and 4 is: 5.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.50 : 6.18 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.50/6.18 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.50x = 6.18 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.50x = 24.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24.70/4.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.49
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