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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.40, 5.10 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.40, 5.10 and 3.18 is: 4.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.40 : 5.10 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.40/5.10 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.40x = 5.10 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.40x = 16.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.22/3.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.77

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