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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 3.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 3.00 is: 4.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.19 = 3.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.19 = 3.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.19 × 3.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 12.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.55/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.14

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