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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.23, 4.46 and 2.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.23, 4.46 and 2.00 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.23 : 4.46 = 2.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.23/4.46 = 2.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.23x = 4.46 × 2.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.23x = 8.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.93/3.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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