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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.02, 5.99 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.02, 5.99 and 3.51 is: 5.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.02 : 5.99 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.02/5.99 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.02x = 5.99 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.02x = 21.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.02/4.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.24

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