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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6, 8.28 and 4.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6, 8.28 and 4.18 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6 : 8.28 = 4.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6/8.28 = 4.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6x = 8.28 × 4.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6x = 34.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.57/6
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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