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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 9.51 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 9.51 and 4.57 is: 6.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 9.51 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/9.51 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 9.51 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 43.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.46/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.86

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