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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4 and 3.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4 and 3.03 is: 4

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4 = 3.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4 = 3.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4 × 3.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 12.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.12/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4

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