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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 8.65 and 4.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 8.65 and 4.66 is: 6.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 8.65 = 4.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/8.65 = 4.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 8.65 × 4.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 40.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.31/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.43

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