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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.18 and 2.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.18 and 2.42 is: 3.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.18 = 2.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.18 = 2.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.18 × 2.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 10.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.12/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.34

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