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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.08, 4.65 and 3.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.08, 4.65 and 3.02 is: 4.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.08 : 4.65 = 3.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.08/4.65 = 3.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.08x = 4.65 × 3.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.08x = 14.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.04/3.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.56

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