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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.46, 5.17 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.46, 5.17 and 2.45 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.46 : 5.17 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.46/5.17 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.46x = 5.17 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.46x = 12.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.67/3.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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