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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 5.72 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 5.72 and 4.23 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 5.72 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/5.72 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 5.72 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 24.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.20/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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