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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 9.69 and 4.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 9.69 and 4.59 is: 6.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 9.69 = 4.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/9.69 = 4.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 9.69 × 4.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 44.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.45/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.33

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