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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.73 and 4.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.73 and 4.05 is: 6.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.73 = 4.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.73 = 4.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.73 × 4.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 27.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.26/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.06

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