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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.20, 5.73 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.20, 5.73 and 4.19 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.20 : 5.73 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.20/5.73 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.20x = 5.73 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.20x = 24.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.01/4.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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