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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.26, 4.86 and 2.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.26, 4.86 and 2.83 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 4.86 = 2.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/4.86 = 2.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 4.86 × 2.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 13.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.75/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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