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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.68, 6.42 and 4.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.68, 6.42 and 4.60 is: 6.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.68 : 6.42 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.68/6.42 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.68x = 6.42 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.68x = 29.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.53/4.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.31

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