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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 6.59 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 6.59 and 4.27 is: 5.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 6.59 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/6.59 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 6.59 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 28.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.14/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.85

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