Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4, 5.97 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4, 5.97 and 4 is: 5.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4 : 5.97 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4/5.97 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4x = 5.97 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4x = 23.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23.86/4 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.97
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