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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.02, 6.08 and 3.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.02, 6.08 and 3.91 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.02 : 6.08 = 3.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.02/6.08 = 3.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.02x = 6.08 × 3.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.02x = 23.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.76/4.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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