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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.19, 8.54 and 4.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.19, 8.54 and 4.75 is: 6.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.19 : 8.54 = 4.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.19/8.54 = 4.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.19x = 8.54 × 4.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.19x = 40.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.57/6.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.55

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