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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.02, 6 and 4.02

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Solution

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

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.02 : 6 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.02/6 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.02x = 6 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.02x = 24.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.12/4.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6

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