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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.64, 6.93 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.64, 6.93 and 4.52 is: 6.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.64 : 6.93 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.64/6.93 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.64x = 6.93 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.64x = 31.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.32/4.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.75

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