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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.98, 6 and 3.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.98, 6 and 3.96 is: 5.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.98 : 6 = 3.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.98/6 = 3.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.98x = 6 × 3.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.98x = 23.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.76/3.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.97

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