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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.38, 5.09 and 2.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.38, 5.09 and 2.94 is: 4.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.38 : 5.09 = 2.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.38/5.09 = 2.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.38x = 5.09 × 2.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.38x = 14.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.96/3.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.43

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