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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.63, 6.94 and 2.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.63, 6.94 and 2.37 is: 3.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.63 : 6.94 = 2.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.63/6.94 = 2.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.63x = 6.94 × 2.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.63x = 16.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.45/4.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.55

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