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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.55, 4.86 and 3.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.55, 4.86 and 3.39 is: 4.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.55 : 4.86 = 3.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.55/4.86 = 3.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.55x = 4.86 × 3.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.55x = 16.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.48/3.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.64

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