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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 6.32 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 6.32 and 3.93 is: 5.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 6.32 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/6.32 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 6.32 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 24.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.84/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.93

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