Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.00, 6 and 3.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.00, 6 and 3.83 is: 5.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.00 : 6 = 3.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.00/6 = 3.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.00x = 6 × 3.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.00x = 22.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22.95/4.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.74
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