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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.12, 4.62 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.12, 4.62 and 3.08 is: 4.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.12 : 4.62 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.12/4.62 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.12x = 4.62 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.12x = 14.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.23/3.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.56

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