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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 6.54 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.75, 6.54 and 4.16 is: 5.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.75 : 6.54 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.75/6.54 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.75x = 6.54 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.75x = 27.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.21/4.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.73

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