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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 8.47 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 8.47 and 4.53 is: 6.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 8.47 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/8.47 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 8.47 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 38.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.37/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.24

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