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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 11.06 and 4.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 11.06 and 4.38 is: 6.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 11.06 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/11.06 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 11.06 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 48.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.42/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.04

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