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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6 and 4.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6 and 4.04 is: 5.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.34 : 6 = 4.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.34/6 = 4.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.34x = 6 × 4.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.34x = 24.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.24/4.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.59

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