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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.29, 6.41 and 2.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.29, 6.41 and 2.38 is: 3.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.29 : 6.41 = 2.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.29/6.41 = 2.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.29x = 6.41 × 2.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.29x = 15.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.26/4.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.56

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