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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.36, 4.67 and 3.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.36, 4.67 and 3.32 is: 4.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.36 : 4.67 = 3.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.36/4.67 = 3.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.36x = 4.67 × 3.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.36x = 15.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.50/3.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.61

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