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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.26, 6.39 and 3.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.26, 6.39 and 3.60 is: 5.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.26 : 6.39 = 3.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.26/6.39 = 3.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.26x = 6.39 × 3.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.26x = 23.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.00/4.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.40

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