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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.85, 5.32 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.85, 5.32 and 3.44 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.85 : 5.32 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.85/5.32 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.85x = 5.32 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.85x = 18.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.30/3.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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