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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.21, 4.83 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.21, 4.83 and 2.69 is: 4.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.21 : 4.83 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.21/4.83 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.21x = 4.83 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.21x = 12.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.97/3.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.04

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