Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.32, 6 and 4.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.32, 6 and 4.26 is: 5.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.32 : 6 = 4.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.32/6 = 4.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.32x = 6 × 4.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.32x = 25.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25.56/4.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.92
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