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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.29 and 3.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.29 and 3.95 is: 5.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.29 = 3.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.29 = 3.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.29 × 3.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 24.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.87/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.46

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