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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.19 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.19 and 4.54 is: 6.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.19 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.19 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.19 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 28.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.10/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.18

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