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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.06, 5.57 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.06, 5.57 and 4.02 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.06 : 5.57 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.06/5.57 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.06x = 5.57 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.06x = 22.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.37/4.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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