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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.73, 10.09 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.73, 10.09 and 4.46 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.73 : 10.09 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.73/10.09 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.73x = 10.09 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.73x = 45.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.02/6.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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