Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.97, 6 and 3.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.97, 6 and 3.93 is: 5.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.97 : 6 = 3.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.97/6 = 3.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.97x = 6 × 3.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.97x = 23.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23.58/3.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.94
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