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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 8.73 and 4.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 8.73 and 4.72 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 8.73 = 4.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/8.73 = 4.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 8.73 × 4.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 41.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.18/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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