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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.27, 5.88 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.27, 5.88 and 3.46 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.27 : 5.88 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.27/5.88 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.27x = 5.88 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.27x = 20.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.34/4.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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