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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.08, 4.63 and 2.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.08, 4.63 and 2.13 is: 3.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.08 : 4.63 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.08/4.63 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.08x = 4.63 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.08x = 9.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.86/3.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.20

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