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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.24, 5.86 and 3.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.24, 5.86 and 3.33 is: 4.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.24 : 5.86 = 3.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.24/5.86 = 3.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.24x = 5.86 × 3.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.24x = 19.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.51/4.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.60

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