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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.77 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.77 and 3.51 is: 5.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.77 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.77 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.77 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 23.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.75/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.28

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