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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 5.96 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 5.96 and 4.23 is: 5.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 5.96 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/5.96 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 5.96 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 25.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.21/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.80

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