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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.56, 6.84 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.56, 6.84 and 3.83 is: 5.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.56 : 6.84 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.56/6.84 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.56x = 6.84 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.56x = 26.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.16/4.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.74

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