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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.29, 8.68 and 4.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.29, 8.68 and 4.24 is: 5.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.29 : 8.68 = 4.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.29/8.68 = 4.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.29x = 8.68 × 4.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.29x = 36.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.77/6.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.85

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