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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.09, 4.24 and 3.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.09, 4.24 and 3.03 is: 4.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.09 : 4.24 = 3.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.09/4.24 = 3.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.09x = 4.24 × 3.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.09x = 12.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.85/3.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.16

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