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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.42, 6.08 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.42, 6.08 and 4.02 is: 5.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.42 : 6.08 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.42/6.08 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.42x = 6.08 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.42x = 24.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.44/4.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.53

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