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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.53, 6.83 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.53, 6.83 and 4.46 is: 6.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.53 : 6.83 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.53/6.83 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.53x = 6.83 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.53x = 30.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.41/4.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.72

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