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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.53, 4.88 and 2.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.53, 4.88 and 2.46 is: 3.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.53 : 4.88 = 2.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.53/4.88 = 2.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.53x = 4.88 × 2.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.53x = 11.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.97/3.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.39

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