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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.35, 4.63 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.35, 4.63 and 2.06 is: 2.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.35 : 4.63 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.35/4.63 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.35x = 4.63 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.35x = 9.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.51/3.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.84

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