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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.39, 6.06 and 4.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.39, 6.06 and 4.21 is: 5.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.39 : 6.06 = 4.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.39/6.06 = 4.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.39x = 6.06 × 4.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.39x = 25.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.51/4.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.81

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