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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.34, 4.60 and 3.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.34, 4.60 and 3.20 is: 4.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.34 : 4.60 = 3.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.34/4.60 = 3.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.34x = 4.60 × 3.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.34x = 14.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.72/3.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.41

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