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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 8.39 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 8.39 and 4.26 is: 5.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 8.39 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/8.39 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 8.39 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 35.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.74/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.88

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