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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.82, 5.26 and 3.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.82, 5.26 and 3.10 is: 4.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.82 : 5.26 = 3.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.82/5.26 = 3.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.82x = 5.26 × 3.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.82x = 16.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.31/3.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.27

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