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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.31, 4.97 and 0.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.31, 4.97 and 0.94 is: 1.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.31 : 4.97 = 0.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.31/4.97 = 0.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.31x = 4.97 × 0.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.31x = 4.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.66/3.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.41

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