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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.38, 6 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.38, 6 and 4.34 is: 5.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.38 : 6 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.38/6 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.38x = 6 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.38x = 26.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.04/4.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.95

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