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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.65, 6.98 and 3.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.65, 6.98 and 3.04 is: 4.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.65 : 6.98 = 3.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.65/6.98 = 3.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.65x = 6.98 × 3.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.65x = 21.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.23/4.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.57

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