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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.45, 5.12 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.45, 5.12 and 3.41 is: 5.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.45 : 5.12 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.45/5.12 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.45x = 5.12 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.45x = 17.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.42/3.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.05

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