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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.68, 7.03 and 4.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.68, 7.03 and 4.61 is: 6.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.68 : 7.03 = 4.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.68/7.03 = 4.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.68x = 7.03 × 4.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.68x = 32.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.41/4.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.92

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