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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.43, 5.14 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.43, 5.14 and 3.38 is: 5.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.43 : 5.14 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.43/5.14 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.43x = 5.14 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.43x = 17.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.37/3.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.07

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