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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 6.09 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.41, 6.09 and 4.13 is: 5.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.41 : 6.09 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.41/6.09 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.41x = 6.09 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.41x = 25.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.12/4.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.70

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