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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.16, 4.76 and 3

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.16, 4.76 and 3 is: 4.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.16 : 4.76 = 3 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.16/4.76 = 3/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.16x = 4.76 × 3
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.16x = 14.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.28/3.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.52

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