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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.06, 6.06 and 3.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.06, 6.06 and 3.49 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.06 : 6.06 = 3.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.06/6.06 = 3.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.06x = 6.06 × 3.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.06x = 21.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.15/4.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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