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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 5.70 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 5.70 and 3.86 is: 5.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 5.70 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/5.70 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 5.70 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 22.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.00/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.33

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