Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6.48 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6.48 and 4 is: 5.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.34 : 6.48 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.34/6.48 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.34x = 6.48 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.34x = 25.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25.92/4.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.97
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