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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.68, 5.48 and 3.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.68, 5.48 and 3.33 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.68 : 5.48 = 3.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.68/5.48 = 3.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.68x = 5.48 × 3.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.68x = 18.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.23/3.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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