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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.27, 6.36 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.27, 6.36 and 4.02 is: 5.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.27 : 6.36 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.27/6.36 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.27x = 6.36 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.27x = 25.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.55/4.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.98

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