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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.56, 4.86 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.56, 4.86 and 3.45 is: 4.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.56 : 4.86 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.56/4.86 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.56x = 4.86 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.56x = 16.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.77/3.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.72

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