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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.83, 9.41 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.83, 9.41 and 4.23 is: 5.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.83 : 9.41 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.83/9.41 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.83x = 9.41 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.83x = 39.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.85/6.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.84

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