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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.12, 6.20 and 3.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.12, 6.20 and 3.80 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.12 : 6.20 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.12/6.20 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.12x = 6.20 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.12x = 23.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.56/4.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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