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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.64, 6.97 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.64, 6.97 and 3.15 is: 4.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.64 : 6.97 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.64/6.97 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.64x = 6.97 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.64x = 21.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.95/4.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.73

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