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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.05, 8.37 and 4.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.05, 8.37 and 4.70 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.05 : 8.37 = 4.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.05/8.37 = 4.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.05x = 8.37 × 4.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.05x = 39.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.36/6.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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