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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 5.69 and 3.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 5.69 and 3.85 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 5.69 = 3.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/5.69 = 3.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 5.69 × 3.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 21.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.88/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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