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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 5.79 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 5.79 and 4.17 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 5.79 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/5.79 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 5.79 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 24.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.14/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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