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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.08, 6.10 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.08, 6.10 and 3.57 is: 5.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.08 : 6.10 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.08/6.10 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.08x = 6.10 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.08x = 21.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.78/4.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.34

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