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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.33, 9.48 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.33, 9.48 and 4.52 is: 6.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 9.48 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/9.48 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 9.48 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 42.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.81/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.77

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