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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.82, 5.73 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.82, 5.73 and 3.31 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.82 : 5.73 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.82/5.73 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.82x = 5.73 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.82x = 18.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.97/3.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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