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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.71, 6.50 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.71, 6.50 and 4.27 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.71 : 6.50 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.71/6.50 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.71x = 6.50 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.71x = 27.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.77/4.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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