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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.02, 4.49 and 2.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.02, 4.49 and 2.92 is: 4.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.02 : 4.49 = 2.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.02/4.49 = 2.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.02x = 4.49 × 2.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.02x = 13.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.07/3.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.34

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