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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.32, 5.95 and 2.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.32, 5.95 and 2.88 is: 3.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.32 : 5.95 = 2.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.32/5.95 = 2.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.32x = 5.95 × 2.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.32x = 17.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.11/4.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.96

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