Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 6.02 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.36, 6.02 and 4 is: 5.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.36 : 6.02 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.36/6.02 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.36x = 6.02 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.36x = 24.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24.08/4.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.52
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