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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.27, 5.90 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.27, 5.90 and 3.93 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.27 : 5.90 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.27/5.90 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.27x = 5.90 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.27x = 23.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.20/4.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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