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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.41, 4.74 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.41, 4.74 and 3.41 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 4.74 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/4.74 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 4.74 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 16.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.14/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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