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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.71 and 4.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.71 and 4.28 is: 6.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.71 = 4.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.71 = 4.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.71 × 4.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 28.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.66/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.37

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