Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 6.07 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.41, 6.07 and 4 is: 5.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.41 : 6.07 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.41/6.07 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.41x = 6.07 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.41x = 24.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24.28/4.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.51
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