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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 6.38 and 3.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 6.38 and 3.84 is: 5.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 6.38 = 3.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/6.38 = 3.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 6.38 × 3.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 24.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.48/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.79

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