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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.26, 4.85 and 3.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.26, 4.85 and 3.23 is: 4.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 4.85 = 3.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/4.85 = 3.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 4.85 × 3.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 15.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.67/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.81

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