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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.04, 6.04 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.04, 6.04 and 4 is: 5.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.04 : 6.04 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.04/6.04 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.04x = 6.04 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.04x = 24.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.14/4.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.98

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