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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.24, 6.39 and 4.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.24, 6.39 and 4.21 is: 6.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.24 : 6.39 = 4.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.24/6.39 = 4.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.24x = 6.39 × 4.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.24x = 26.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.90/4.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.34

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