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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.46, 5.18 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.46, 5.18 and 3.18 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.46 : 5.18 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.46/5.18 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.46x = 5.18 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.46x = 16.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.47/3.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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