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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.82, 6.62 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.82, 6.62 and 4.46 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.82 : 6.62 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.82/6.62 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.82x = 6.62 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.82x = 29.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.50/4.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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