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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.69 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.69 and 4.67 is: 6.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.69 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.69 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.69 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 35.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.92/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.43

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