Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.08, 5.64 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.08, 5.64 and 4 is: 5.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.08 : 5.64 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.08/5.64 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.08x = 5.64 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.08x = 22.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22.56/4.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.53
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