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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.78, 6.45 and 4.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.78, 6.45 and 4.78 is: 6.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.78 : 6.45 = 4.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.78/6.45 = 4.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.78x = 6.45 × 4.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.78x = 30.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.83/4.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.45

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