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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.28, 6.42 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.28, 6.42 and 3.53 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.28 : 6.42 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.28/6.42 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.28x = 6.42 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.28x = 22.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.63/4.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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