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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.54, 4.89 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.54, 4.89 and 3.08 is: 4.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.54 : 4.89 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.54/4.89 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.54x = 4.89 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.54x = 15.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.06/3.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.25

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