Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.98, 6 and 3.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.98, 6 and 3.39 is: 5.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.98 : 6 = 3.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.98/6 = 3.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.98x = 6 × 3.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.98x = 20.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20.34/3.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.11
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