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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.49, 5.20 and 3.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.49, 5.20 and 3.04 is: 4.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.49 : 5.20 = 3.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.49/5.20 = 3.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.49x = 5.20 × 3.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.49x = 15.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.78/3.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.53

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