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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.64, 4.98 and 3.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.64, 4.98 and 3.36 is: 4.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.64 : 4.98 = 3.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.64/4.98 = 3.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.64x = 4.98 × 3.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.64x = 16.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.73/3.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.60

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