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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 6.15 and 3.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 6.15 and 3.96 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 6.15 = 3.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/6.15 = 3.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 6.15 × 3.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 24.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.35/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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