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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.16, 4.74 and 1.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.16, 4.74 and 1.26 is: 1.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.16 : 4.74 = 1.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.16/4.74 = 1.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.16x = 4.74 × 1.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.16x = 5.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.94/3.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.88

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