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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6.06 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6.06 and 4.26 is: 5.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6.06 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6.06 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6.06 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 25.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.82/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.93

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