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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.46, 5.20 and 3.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.46, 5.20 and 3.02 is: 4.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.46 : 5.20 = 3.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.46/5.20 = 3.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.46x = 5.20 × 3.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.46x = 15.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.70/3.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.54

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