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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.25, 5.87 and 3.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.25, 5.87 and 3.39 is: 4.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.25 : 5.87 = 3.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.25/5.87 = 3.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.25x = 5.87 × 3.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.25x = 19.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.88/4.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.68

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