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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.28, 4.91 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.28, 4.91 and 2.44 is: 3.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.28 : 4.91 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.28/4.91 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.28x = 4.91 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.28x = 11.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.96/3.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.65

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