Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6 and 3.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6 and 3.54 is: 4.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.35 : 6 = 3.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.35/6 = 3.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.35x = 6 × 3.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.35x = 21.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21.24/4.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4.88
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