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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.59, 6.86 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.59, 6.86 and 4.49 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.59 : 6.86 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.59/6.86 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.59x = 6.86 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.59x = 30.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.80/4.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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