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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.41, 5.06 and 3.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.41, 5.06 and 3.16 is: 4.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 5.06 = 3.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/5.06 = 3.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 5.06 × 3.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 15.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.97/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.69

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