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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.51, 6.72 and 4.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.51, 6.72 and 4.45 is: 6.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.51 : 6.72 = 4.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.51/6.72 = 4.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.51x = 6.72 × 4.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.51x = 29.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.90/4.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.63

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