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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.14, 4.31 and 3.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.14, 4.31 and 3.07 is: 4.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.14 : 4.31 = 3.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.14/4.31 = 3.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.14x = 4.31 × 3.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.14x = 13.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.22/3.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.21

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