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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.07, 5.78 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.07, 5.78 and 4.07 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.07 : 5.78 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.07/5.78 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.07x = 5.78 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.07x = 23.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.52/4.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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