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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.04, 6.02 and 3.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.04, 6.02 and 3.28 is: 4.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.04 : 6.02 = 3.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.04/6.02 = 3.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.04x = 6.02 × 3.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.04x = 19.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.72/4.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.89

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