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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.29, 8.67 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.29, 8.67 and 4.13 is: 5.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.29 : 8.67 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.29/8.67 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.29x = 8.67 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.29x = 35.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.76/6.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.69

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