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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.53, 6.74 and 4.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.53, 6.74 and 4.51 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.53 : 6.74 = 4.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.53/6.74 = 4.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.53x = 6.74 × 4.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.53x = 30.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.40/4.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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