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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.35, 8.76 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.35, 8.76 and 4.19 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.35 : 8.76 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.35/8.76 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.35x = 8.76 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.35x = 36.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.70/6.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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