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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.65, 6.42 and 3.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.65, 6.42 and 3.29 is: 4.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.65 : 6.42 = 3.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.65/6.42 = 3.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.65x = 6.42 × 3.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.65x = 21.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.13/4.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.54

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