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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.14, 4.33 and 2.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.14, 4.33 and 2.33 is: 3.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.14 : 4.33 = 2.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.14/4.33 = 2.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.14x = 4.33 × 2.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.14x = 10.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.06/3.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.21

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