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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.56, 6.27 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.56, 6.27 and 4.02 is: 5.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.56 : 6.27 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.56/6.27 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.56x = 6.27 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.56x = 25.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.21/4.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.53

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