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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.88, 10.31 and 4.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.88, 10.31 and 4.62 is: 6.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.88 : 10.31 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.88/10.31 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.88x = 10.31 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.88x = 47.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.63/6.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.92

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