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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.59, 6.33 and 3.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.59, 6.33 and 3.30 is: 4.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.59 : 6.33 = 3.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.59/6.33 = 3.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.59x = 6.33 × 3.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.59x = 20.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.88/4.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.55

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