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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.05, 4.57 and 2.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.05, 4.57 and 2.75 is: 4.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.05 : 4.57 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.05/4.57 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.05x = 4.57 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.05x = 12.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.57/3.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.12

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