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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.67, 6.42 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.67, 6.42 and 3.64 is: 5.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.67 : 6.42 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.67/6.42 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.67x = 6.42 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.67x = 23.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.34/4.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.00

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