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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.33, 5.94 and 4.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.33, 5.94 and 4.12 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.33 : 5.94 = 4.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.33/5.94 = 4.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.33x = 5.94 × 4.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.33x = 24.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.47/4.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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