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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.72, 6.55 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.72, 6.55 and 4.58 is: 6.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.72 : 6.55 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.72/6.55 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.72x = 6.55 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.72x = 29.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.95/4.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.35

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