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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.59, 4.94 and 3.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.59, 4.94 and 3.39 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.59 : 4.94 = 3.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.59/4.94 = 3.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.59x = 4.94 × 3.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.59x = 16.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.75/3.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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