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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.57 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.57 and 2.95 is: 4.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.57 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.57 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.57 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 13.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.48/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.45

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