Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.02, 6 and 3.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.02, 6 and 3.78 is: 5.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.02 : 6 = 3.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.02/6 = 3.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.02x = 6 × 3.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.02x = 22.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22.68/4.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.64
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