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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.42, 4.69 and 3.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.42, 4.69 and 3.26 is: 4.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.42 : 4.69 = 3.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.42/4.69 = 3.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.42x = 4.69 × 3.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.42x = 15.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.29/3.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.47

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