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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.86, 6.68 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.86, 6.68 and 4.55 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.86 : 6.68 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.86/6.68 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.86x = 6.68 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.86x = 30.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.39/4.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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