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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.05, 4.56 and 2.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.05, 4.56 and 2.72 is: 4.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.05 : 4.56 = 2.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.05/4.56 = 2.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.05x = 4.56 × 2.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.05x = 12.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.38/3.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.07

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