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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6.55 and 3.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6.55 and 3.97 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.34 : 6.55 = 3.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.34/6.55 = 3.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.34x = 6.55 × 3.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.34x = 26.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.00/4.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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