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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 8.32 and 4.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 8.32 and 4.21 is: 5.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 8.32 = 4.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/8.32 = 4.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 8.32 × 4.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 35.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.03/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.81

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