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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.42, 5.11 and 3.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.42, 5.11 and 3.21 is: 4.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.42 : 5.11 = 3.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.42/5.11 = 3.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.42x = 5.11 × 3.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.42x = 16.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.40/3.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.79

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