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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.71, 9.24 and 4.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.71, 9.24 and 4.65 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.71 : 9.24 = 4.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.71/9.24 = 4.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.71x = 9.24 × 4.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.71x = 43.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.02/6.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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