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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 6.77 and 4.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 6.77 and 4.50 is: 6.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 6.77 = 4.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/6.77 = 4.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 6.77 × 4.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 30.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.44/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.21

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