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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.96, 9.61 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.96, 9.61 and 4.54 is: 6.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.96 : 9.61 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.96/9.61 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.96x = 9.61 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.96x = 43.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.63/6.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.27

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