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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.05, 6.09 and 3.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.05, 6.09 and 3.72 is: 5.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.05 : 6.09 = 3.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.05/6.09 = 3.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.05x = 6.09 × 3.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.05x = 22.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.65/4.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.59

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