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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.60, 6.35 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.60, 6.35 and 4.17 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.60 : 6.35 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.60/6.35 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.60x = 6.35 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.60x = 26.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.47/4.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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