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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.33, 5.02 and 3.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.33, 5.02 and 3.05 is: 4.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.33 : 5.02 = 3.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.33/5.02 = 3.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.33x = 5.02 × 3.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.33x = 15.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.31/3.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.60

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