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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.17, 6.29 and 3.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.17, 6.29 and 3.98 is: 6.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.17 : 6.29 = 3.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.17/6.29 = 3.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.17x = 6.29 × 3.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.17x = 25.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.06/4.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.01

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