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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.39, 5.08 and 1.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.39, 5.08 and 1.13 is: 1.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.39 : 5.08 = 1.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.39/5.08 = 1.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.39x = 5.08 × 1.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.39x = 5.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.77/3.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.70

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