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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 5.83 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 5.83 and 3.56 is: 4.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 5.83 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/5.83 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 5.83 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 20.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.72/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.90

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