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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.02, 9.07 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.02, 9.07 and 4.25 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.02 : 9.07 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.02/9.07 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.02x = 9.07 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.02x = 38.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.53/6.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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