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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.35, 8.77 and 4.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.35, 8.77 and 4.20 is: 5.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.35 : 8.77 = 4.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.35/8.77 = 4.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.35x = 8.77 × 4.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.35x = 36.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.83/6.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.80

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