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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.13, 4.71 and 3.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.13, 4.71 and 3.04 is: 4.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.13 : 4.71 = 3.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.13/4.71 = 3.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.13x = 4.71 × 3.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.13x = 14.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.30/3.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.57

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