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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.96, 5.93 and 3.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.96, 5.93 and 3.06 is: 4.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.96 : 5.93 = 3.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.96/5.93 = 3.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.96x = 5.93 × 3.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.96x = 18.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.15/3.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.58

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