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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.83, 5.76 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.83, 5.76 and 3.08 is: 4.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.83 : 5.76 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.83/5.76 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.83x = 5.76 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.83x = 17.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.71/3.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.63

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