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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.55, 4.91 and 2.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.55, 4.91 and 2.26 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.55 : 4.91 = 2.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.55/4.91 = 2.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.55x = 4.91 × 2.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.55x = 11.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.11/3.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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