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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.17, 4.77 and 2.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.17, 4.77 and 2.84 is: 4.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.17 : 4.77 = 2.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.17/4.77 = 2.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.17x = 4.77 × 2.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.17x = 13.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.52/3.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.27

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