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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.61, 6.88 and 4.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.61, 6.88 and 4.50 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.61 : 6.88 = 4.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.61/6.88 = 4.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.61x = 6.88 × 4.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.61x = 30.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.90/4.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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