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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.61, 6.92 and 3.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.61, 6.92 and 3.95 is: 5.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.61 : 6.92 = 3.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.61/6.92 = 3.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.61x = 6.92 × 3.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.61x = 27.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.33/4.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.93

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