Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.25, 6.35 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.25, 6.35 and 4 is: 5.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.25 : 6.35 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.25/6.35 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.25x = 6.35 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.25x = 25.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25.38/4.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.97
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