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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.33, 4.98 and 2.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.33, 4.98 and 2.99 is: 4.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.33 : 4.98 = 2.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.33/4.98 = 2.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.33x = 4.98 × 2.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.33x = 14.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.87/3.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.46

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