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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 5.98 and 4.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.36, 5.98 and 4.01 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.36 : 5.98 = 4.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.36/5.98 = 4.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.36x = 5.98 × 4.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.36x = 23.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.98/4.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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