Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.65, 6.96 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.65, 6.96 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.65 : 6.96 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.65/6.96 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.65x = 6.96 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.65x = 27.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27.84/4.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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