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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.69, 6.98 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.69, 6.98 and 4.43 is: 6.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.69 : 6.98 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.69/6.98 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.69x = 6.98 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.69x = 30.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.92/4.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.59

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