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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.67, 6.43 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.67, 6.43 and 4.26 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.67 : 6.43 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.67/6.43 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.67x = 6.43 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.67x = 27.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.39/4.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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