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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.63, 6.34 and 4.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.63, 6.34 and 4.62 is: 6.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.63 : 6.34 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.63/6.34 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.63x = 6.34 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.63x = 29.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.24/4.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.32

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