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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.24, 4.85 and 1.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.24, 4.85 and 1.46 is: 2.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.24 : 4.85 = 1.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.24/4.85 = 1.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.24x = 4.85 × 1.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.24x = 7.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.06/3.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.18

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