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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.83, 6.69 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.83, 6.69 and 4.08 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 6.69 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/6.69 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 6.69 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 27.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.30/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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