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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.28, 6.39 and 3.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.28, 6.39 and 3.92 is: 5.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.28 : 6.39 = 3.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.28/6.39 = 3.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.28x = 6.39 × 3.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.28x = 25.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.02/4.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.85

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