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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.84, 5.74 and 3.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.84, 5.74 and 3.12 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.84 : 5.74 = 3.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.84/5.74 = 3.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.84x = 5.74 × 3.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.84x = 17.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.91/3.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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