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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.38, 4.66 and 3.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.38, 4.66 and 3.09 is: 4.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.38 : 4.66 = 3.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.38/4.66 = 3.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.38x = 4.66 × 3.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.38x = 14.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.40/3.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.26

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