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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.31, 6.50 and 3.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.31, 6.50 and 3.20 is: 4.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.31 : 6.50 = 3.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.31/6.50 = 3.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.31x = 6.50 × 3.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.31x = 20.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.75/4.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.81

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