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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.30, 8.70 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.30, 8.70 and 4.69 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.30 : 8.70 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.30/8.70 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.30x = 8.70 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.30x = 40.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.80/6.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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