Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6 and 4.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6 and 4.11 is: 5.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.35 : 6 = 4.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.35/6 = 4.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.35x = 6 × 4.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.35x = 24.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24.66/4.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.67
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