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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.30, 4.49 and 3.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.30, 4.49 and 3.30 is: 4.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.30 : 4.49 = 3.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.30/4.49 = 3.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.30x = 4.49 × 3.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.30x = 14.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.83/3.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.49

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