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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.62, 5.44 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.62, 5.44 and 2.29 is: 3.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.62 : 5.44 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.62/5.44 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.62x = 5.44 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.62x = 12.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.46/3.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.44

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