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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.70, 6.99 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.70, 6.99 and 4.43 is: 6.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.70 : 6.99 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.70/6.99 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.70x = 6.99 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.70x = 30.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.93/4.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.59

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