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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.29, 4.52 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.29, 4.52 and 2.95 is: 4.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.29 : 4.52 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.29/4.52 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.29x = 4.52 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.29x = 13.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.33/3.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.05

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