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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.78 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.78 and 3.18 is: 4.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.78 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.78 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.78 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 21.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.56/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.79

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