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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.25, 6.41 and 3.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.25, 6.41 and 3.89 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.25 : 6.41 = 3.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.25/6.41 = 3.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.25x = 6.41 × 3.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.25x = 24.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.96/4.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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