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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 8.39 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 8.39 and 3.90 is: 5.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 8.39 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/8.39 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 8.39 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 32.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.71/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.38

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