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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 7.63 and 4.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 7.63 and 4.01 is: 6.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 7.63 = 4.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/7.63 = 4.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 7.63 × 4.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 30.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.57/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.02

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