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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.53 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.53 and 2.65 is: 3.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.53 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.53 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.53 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 12.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.00/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.96

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