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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.96, 5.44 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.96, 5.44 and 3.15 is: 4.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.96 : 5.44 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.96/5.44 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.96x = 5.44 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.96x = 17.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.09/3.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.32

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