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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.54, 4.88 and 3.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.54, 4.88 and 3.00 is: 4.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.54 : 4.88 = 3.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.54/4.88 = 3.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.54x = 4.88 × 3.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.54x = 14.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.60/3.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.13

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