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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.23, 4.46 and 2.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.23, 4.46 and 2.02 is: 2.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.23 : 4.46 = 2.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.23/4.46 = 2.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.23x = 4.46 × 2.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.23x = 8.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.99/3.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.78

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