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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.14, 8.47 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.14, 8.47 and 4.32 is: 5.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.14 : 8.47 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.14/8.47 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.14x = 8.47 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.14x = 36.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.60/6.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.97

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