Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 6 and 4.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.36, 6 and 4.31 is: 5.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.36 : 6 = 4.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.36/6 = 4.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.36x = 6 × 4.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.36x = 25.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25.86/4.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.93
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