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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.01, 6 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.01, 6 and 3.86 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.01 : 6 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.01/6 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.01x = 6 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.01x = 23.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.13/4.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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