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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.65, 6.41 and 3.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.65, 6.41 and 3.03 is: 4.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.65 : 6.41 = 3.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.65/6.41 = 3.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.65x = 6.41 × 3.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.65x = 19.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.42/4.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.18

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