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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.17, 4.76 and 2.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.17, 4.76 and 2.28 is: 3.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.17 : 4.76 = 2.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.17/4.76 = 2.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.17x = 4.76 × 2.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.17x = 10.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.85/3.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.42

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