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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 10.27 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 10.27 and 4.57 is: 6.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 10.27 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/10.27 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 10.27 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 46.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.86/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.30

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