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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.94, 5.88 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.94, 5.88 and 3.18 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.94 : 5.88 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.94/5.88 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.94x = 5.88 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.94x = 18.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.67/3.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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