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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.19, 4.82 and 3.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.19, 4.82 and 3.19 is: 4.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.19 : 4.82 = 3.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.19/4.82 = 3.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.19x = 4.82 × 3.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.19x = 15.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.36/3.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.82

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