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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 6.04 and 4.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.41, 6.04 and 4.29 is: 5.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.41 : 6.04 = 4.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.41/6.04 = 4.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.41x = 6.04 × 4.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.41x = 25.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.94/4.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.88

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