Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.28, 5.92 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.28, 5.92 and 4 is: 5.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.28 : 5.92 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.28/5.92 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.28x = 5.92 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.28x = 23.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23.68/4.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.53
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