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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.78, 10.17 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.78, 10.17 and 4.53 is: 6.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.78 : 10.17 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.78/10.17 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.78x = 10.17 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.78x = 46.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.07/6.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.80

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