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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.02, 6 and 3.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.02, 6 and 3.54 is: 5.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.02 : 6 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.02/6 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.02x = 6 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.02x = 21.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.24/4.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.28

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