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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.83, 5.75 and 3.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.83, 5.75 and 3.17 is: 4.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.83 : 5.75 = 3.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.83/5.75 = 3.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.83x = 5.75 × 3.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.83x = 18.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.24/3.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.77

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