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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.83 and 4.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.83 and 4.33 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.83 = 4.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.83 = 4.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.83 × 4.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 29.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.57/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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