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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.75 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.75 and 3.71 is: 5.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.75 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.75 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.75 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 25.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.00/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.55

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