Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.60, 6.89 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.60, 6.89 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.60 : 6.89 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.60/6.89 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.60x = 6.89 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.60x = 27.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27.56/4.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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