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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 6.26 and 3.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 6.26 and 3.34 is: 4.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 6.26 = 3.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/6.26 = 3.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 6.26 × 3.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 20.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.86/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.98

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