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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.88, 5.34 and 3.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.88, 5.34 and 3.19 is: 4.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.88 : 5.34 = 3.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.88/5.34 = 3.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.88x = 5.34 × 3.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.88x = 17.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.03/3.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.39

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