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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.62, 6.92 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.62, 6.92 and 4.53 is: 6.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.62 : 6.92 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.62/6.92 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.62x = 6.92 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.62x = 31.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.32/4.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.78

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