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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.28, 4.95 and 3.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.28, 4.95 and 3.17 is: 4.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.28 : 4.95 = 3.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.28/4.95 = 3.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.28x = 4.95 × 3.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.28x = 15.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.69/3.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.78

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