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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 5.71 and 3.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 5.71 and 3.37 is: 4.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 5.71 = 3.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/5.71 = 3.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 5.71 × 3.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 19.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.23/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.65

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