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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.70, 6.53 and 4.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.70, 6.53 and 4.66 is: 6.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.70 : 6.53 = 4.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.70/6.53 = 4.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.70x = 6.53 × 4.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.70x = 30.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.39/4.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.47

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