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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.70, 6.47 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.70, 6.47 and 4.27 is: 5.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.70 : 6.47 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.70/6.47 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.70x = 6.47 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.70x = 27.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.63/4.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.88

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