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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.40, 5.13 and 3.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.40, 5.13 and 3.24 is: 4.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.40 : 5.13 = 3.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.40/5.13 = 3.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.40x = 5.13 × 3.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.40x = 16.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.62/3.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.89

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