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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.46, 10.29 and 4.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.46, 10.29 and 4.39 is: 6.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.46 : 10.29 = 4.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.46/10.29 = 4.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.46x = 10.29 × 4.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.46x = 45.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.17/7.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.06

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