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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.56, 6.83 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.56, 6.83 and 2.65 is: 3.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.56 : 6.83 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.56/6.83 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.56x = 6.83 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.56x = 18.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.10/4.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.97

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