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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.23, 4.87 and 2.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.23, 4.87 and 2.90 is: 4.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.23 : 4.87 = 2.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.23/4.87 = 2.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.23x = 4.87 × 2.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.23x = 14.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.12/3.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.37

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