Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.26, 6.39 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.26, 6.39 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.26 : 6.39 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.26/6.39 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.26x = 6.39 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.26x = 25.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25.56/4.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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