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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.59, 6.31 and 3.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.59, 6.31 and 3.91 is: 5.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.59 : 6.31 = 3.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.59/6.31 = 3.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.59x = 6.31 × 3.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.59x = 24.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.67/4.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.38

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