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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.10, 7.02 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.10, 7.02 and 4.69 is: 6.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.10 : 7.02 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.10/7.02 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.10x = 7.02 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.10x = 32.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.92/5.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.46

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