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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.38, 4.66 and 2.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.38, 4.66 and 2.30 is: 3.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.38 : 4.66 = 2.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.38/4.66 = 2.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.38x = 4.66 × 2.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.38x = 10.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.72/3.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.17

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