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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.06, 5.49 and 4.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.06, 5.49 and 4.06 is: 5.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.06 : 5.49 = 4.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.06/5.49 = 4.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.06x = 5.49 × 4.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.06x = 22.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.29/4.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.49

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